JOSHUA E. PNIEWSKI Curriculum Vitae Formal Education: Graduate Undergraduate Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (RFUMS) Georgetown College (GC) 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064 400 E. College Street, Georgetown, KY 40324 Graduation Date: June 2, 2006 Graduation Date: May 14, 2003 Degree Earned: Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree Earned: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science Minor: Business Administration Professional Licensure/Certificates: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation: Licensed Physical Therapist #5341 American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (Pending Application) American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS 5/16 National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1992716864 APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Professional Experience: 21Jan2009-Present Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) Ft. Gordon, GA Title: Staff Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities: Staff Physical Therapist. September 2014-Present: Staff PT for the DDEAMC outpatient clinic serving the active duty, and WTU populations. July 2013-September 2014: Connelly Clinic Senior PT serving the Fort Gordon AIT Student population. February 2013-July 2013: Staff PT for the DDEAMC outpatient clinic serving the active duty, WTU, and dependent populations. April 2011-February 2013: Postoperative Staff PT for the management for all active duty sports medicine surgical patients including but not limited to: ACLR, Meniscus Repair, FAI procedures, Ankle Reconstructions, Microfracture (knee, ankle, and hip), RTCR, Glenohumeral stabilization, Biceps Tenotomy/Tenodesis, and SLAP Repair. January 2009-February 2011: Staff Inpatient PT serving DDEAMC. 17Jul2010-Present BioMech Consulting, PC Title: Chief Executive Officer/Owner Email: joshua.pniewski@consultant.com Website: www.biomech-pc.com Business Profile: A consulting company dedicated to the advancement of physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation focusing on patient education material, evidence based practice, protocol development, and continuing education courses. Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guideline Portfolio: Upon Request Continuing Education Course Offerings: All Courses are approved through the South Carolina Physical Therapy Association Rotator Cuff Repair: Evidence to Support a Safe, Progressive and Patient Centered Rehabilitation Program for 2014. Progressive Post-Operative Management of the Lower Extremity: Before and after the Protocol. Specialized ACL reconstruction and Arthroscopic FAI Correction Considerations for the Rehabilitation Processional.
5Oct2010-Present Georgia Regents University of Augusta (GRU), Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Augusta, GA Title: Adjunct/Clinical Faculty Job Responsibilities: Member of the department s adjunct faculty as an assistant professor. Adjunct faculty support in Fundamentals of Physical Therapy Practice and Orthopedics I and II. Post-operative and pre-operative subject matter expert for lecture series in Orthopedics I curriculum covering rotator cuff repair and glenohumeral stabilization. Orthopedics II subject matter expert in spinal manipulation. 18Mar2013-20July2014 National Health Care of North Augusta North Augusta, SC Title: PRN Staff Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities: Admission evaluations for new patients and treatment plan development for patients in a skilled nursing facility/sub-acute rehabilitation setting. 17Aug2007-25Aug2010 Anchor Health and Rehab of Aiken Title: PRN Staff Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities: Admission evaluations for new patients and treatment plan development for patients in a skilled nursing facility/sub-acute rehabilitation setting. 30Jan2009-5Oct2010 Medical College of Georgia Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Augusta, GA Title: Adjunct/Clinical Professor Job Responsibilities: Member of the department s faculty as an assistant clinical professor. Lectures in 2010 on postoperative spine surgery considerations. Lab assistant in Orthopedics II for spine mobilization and manipulation. 1Aug2006-20Jan2009 Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC) Title: Rehabilitation Program Manager Job Responsibilities: Department Manager for of 3 PTs, 1SLP, 2 PTAs, 2 rehabilitation aides, and managed PRN therapists for weekend coverage. Rehabilitation services representative for all hospital upper and middle management meetings. This was a contracted service through Hitchcock Healthcare. Professional Organizations: American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET): 2012-Present American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): 2006-Present South Carolina Physical Therapy Association: 2006 - Present Midlands District Co-Chair 2006-2007 APTA Orthopedics Section Member: 20010-Present APTA Sports Section Member: 2010-Present APTA Federal Section Member: 2011-2012 Aiken Young Professionals 2008-Present APTA Acute Rehabilitation Section Member: 2006-2010 Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels 1999 Present Awards & Accomplishments: On the Spot Cash Award for DDEAMC Physical Therapy Clinic. April 2015 Awarded by DDEAMC Clinic Chief of Physical Therapy. On the Sport Cash Award for DDEAMC Physical Therapy Clinic. August 2014 Awarded by the Chief of the Department of Orthopedics, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation. South Carolina Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Charleston SC, March 2014 Functional Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in an Active Duty Military population Utilizing a Criterion-Based Early Weight Bearing Rehabilitation Protocol.
Voted Best Poster Presentation by the SCAPTA Executive Council and Board. Fort Gordon: 15 th Regimental Signal Brigade Certificate of Appreciation Awarded by the Brigade Commander of the 15 th Regimental Signal Brigade: May, 2014 DDEAMC: Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement Awarded by the Hospital s Commanding Officer: December, 2011 GHSU: College of Allied Health Sciences, Outstanding Clinical Educator Award 2011 Awarded Continuing Education Grant $1000. ARMC Program Manager of the Year Finalist: 2008 RFUMS College of Health Professions Israel Light Leadership Award 2006 Chosen by faculty from over 2000 post graduate students for leadership RFUMS Student Leadership Award and Scholarship 2005 Chosen by peer students for leadership GC Football Team Shorty Price Award 2001 Chosen by coaches for work ethic and leadership GC Varsity Football Letterman: 2000, 2001 NAIA National Football Champions: 2000, 2001 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America: 1997 Extracurricular Activities: American Journal of Sports Medicine: Manuscript Reviewer (April 2013-Present) International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy: Manuscript Reviewer (May 2013-Present) APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (2009-Present): Approximate Contact hours: 3,400 (13 students) Fort Gordon Monthly Cadre Education Course Instructor (June 2013 September2014) Department of the Army MEDCOM US and Europe Clinical Product Evaluation Team (April 2011-August 2013) Department of the Army MEDCOM WTU Physical Therapist Role Committee (March 2011-March 2012) GRU Department of Physical Therapy Admission Committee (October 2010-present) Medical College of Georgia, Department of Physical Therapy Admission Committee (October 2007-2010) Aiken Technical College: Physical Therapy Assistant Program Curriculum Board (May 2007- May 2009) Aiken Young Professional Bronze Business Sponsor: 2010-2012 www.physiospot.com Author review on PT related Issues: 2008-2009 RFUMS Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant: 2005 RFUMS Student Executive Council President: 2004-05 RFUMS Search Committee for VP of Development: 2004-2005 RFUMS Universities Student Clinics Development Committee 2004-2005 RFUMS Physical Therapy Class of 2006 Vice President 2003-2004 GC Varsity Football Team: 1998-2002 GC Varsity Golf Team: 2002-2003 Publications: Jacobs CJ, Jackson MK, Pniewski JE, Dickston ML, Abell LB, Mueller MT, Bojescul CJ. Outcomes of Biceps Tenodesis in an Active Duty Population. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2015 Summer;24(2):105-10. Hire J, Pniewski J, Dickston M, Jacobs J, Mueller T, Abell B, Bojescul J. A Criterion Based Sling Weaning Progression (SWEAP) and Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Surgery in an Active Duty Population. IJSPT. 2014;9(2)179-186. Carey T, Oliver D, Pniewski J, Mueller T, Bojescul J. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Augmentation for Rotational Instability Following Primary Reconstruction with an Accelerated Physical Therapy Protocol. J Surg Orthop Adv.2013 Spring;22(1):59-65. National/State Presentations: American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) Annual Conference, Asheville NC. October 9-11, 2015 (Accepted for Presentation) Military Population at a Large Military Hospital.
South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA) Annual Conference, Charleston SC. March 28-30, 2014 Title: Functional Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in an active Duty Military Population Utilizing a Criterion-Based Early Weight Bearing Progression. (Awarded best poster presentation) American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) Annual Conference, Las Vegas NV. October 12-15, 2013 Title: A Criterion Based Sling Weaning Progression and Outcomes Following Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy From a Sample of Active Duty Soldiers at a Large Military Hospital. Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Conference. Vail, CO. December 9-13, 2013 (Contributor) Title: A Criterion Based Sling Weaning Progression and Outcomes Following Elective Shoulder Arthroscopy From a Sample of Active Duty Soldiers at a Large Military Hospital. Southern Orthopedic Association (SOA) Annual Conference. Palm Beach, FL. July 17-20 2013 (Contributor) Military Population at a Large Military Hospital. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego CA. January23-26 2013. Title: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Augmentation for Rotational Instability Following Primary Reconstruction with an Accelerated Physical Therapy Protocol: A Case Report. Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Conference, Naples FL. December 10-14, 2012. (Contributor) Military Population at a Large Military Hospital. Recent Conferences: SCAPTA Annual Conference (Presenter). Charleston, SC. March 2014 ASSET Annual Conference (Presenter). Las Vegas, NV. October 2013 APTA Combined Sections Meeting (Presenter). San Diego, CA. January 2013 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Chicago. IL. February 2012 ASSET Evidence Based Rehabilitation of the Rotator Cuff. Greenville, SC. October 2011 Current IRB Approved Ongoing Research: May-2011-Present Effects of a Criterion Based Early Weight Bearing With Standardized Rehabilitation Protocol on Functional Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in an Active Duty Military Population. DDEAMC IRB: Approved Authorship: Primary Author Oct-2010-Present Clinical Algorithm to Define Guidelines for Progressive Mobility in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Anemia in Patients Status Post Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty. DDEAMC IRB: Approved Authorship: Primary Investigator Recent Lectures: Jan. 2015 GRU, Augusta GA. Title: Post-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Progressive Evidence Based Approach. May 2014 GRU, Augusta GA. Jan. 2014 GRU, Augusta GA. Title: Post-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Progressive Evidence Based Approach. May 2013 GRU, Augusta GA. Jan. 2013 GHSU, Augusta GA Title: Post-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Progressive Evidence Based Approach
May 2012 GHSU, Augusta GA Apr. 2012 GHSU, Augusta GA Title: Manual Therapy Techniques and Evidence Based Rational (Lecture and Lab) May 2011 Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta GA Apr. 2011 GHSU, Augusta GA Title: Manual Therapy Techniques and Evidence Based Rational (Lecture and Lab) May 2010 Medical College of Georgia, Augusta GA Feb. 2009 Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, FT. Gordon GA Title: Fundamentals of Mobilization in the Inpatient Setting. Sep. 2007 USC Aiken School of Nursing, Aiken SC Title: The Physiological Effects of Immobility on the Human Body: An Organ System Breakdown Oct. 2007 USC Aiken School of Nursing, Aiken SC Title: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopedic Surgical Patients in the Hospital Setting: Review of Mobility Concerns, Assistive Devices, and Common Weight Bearing Precautions. Community Presentations: Jun. 2009 USC Aiken Business School, Aiken SC Title: Common Pit-falls of Immobility and Behaviors to Prevent Deconditioning. Feb. 2009 Light House Church, Aiken SC Title: Fall Prevention: The Causes, Misconceptions, and Ways to Prevent Falls From Occurring. RFUMS Professional Practicum Internship: Jan. 2006-June.2006 District Office: IL State Representative Elizabeth Coulson, PT Glenview & Springfield, IL Constituent material development and volunteer hours during campaign. RFUMS Research Portfolio: Completion date: May 2006 Professional Practicum: Healthcare Policy: Physical Therapy (PT) Ethical Practice and the Mechanisms in Which They Operate in Legislative Governing Bodies in U.S. Health Delivery Systems. May 2006 References Available Upon Request